Not yet, but I predict the cellular market to change for the worst for UK consumers soon.
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iPhone 14 Pro Cancelled my broadband and been using 14 Pro as a hotspot for months.
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Black Friday is in Nov. how did you get such “deals” months ahead, doesn’t make sense.
Right now deals are to be had due to the sale of Shaw to Rogers came with some hefty proviso’s Rogers must adhere to - 1 of which is to sell Freedom to Quebecor and another major is to offer more competitive wireless deals and packages, and faster internet in rural areas etc.
I know not the right thread for this but it’s relevant.
Hey @arn we really need a wink emoji for these gotcha type of posts
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No problem. I don’t think we’re arguing. I should have been clearer that by hotspot I included using a dedicated device, which is what I do. The only time I use my phone for a hotspot is when traveling.
The issue I have with this is you lose the ability to use connected devices in the home, such as smart home accessories, and it makes using a smart tv etc, annoying.
With cheaper home internet through Verizon here, I figured it is worth to just spend the extra $25 here and have home internet.
With cheaper home internet through Verizon here, I figured it is worth to just spend the extra $25 here and have home internet.
It's also only viable if you live alone...There are four people in my house.
Feasibility depends on the person, too; our max usage/month last year was ~600gb.
I’m considering this with the new iPad Pro I may use the cellular and cut my broadband! Cool to see others actually doing this
For anyone considering this, if you’re in the US Verizon and T-Mobile offer 5G home internet plans. You get a cell router and the prices are very cheap, $30-$40 a month. As long as you’re in a good service area for either of those carriers it could be way cheaper than wired internet, and you get the throughput of a proper router.
Don't forget to get use of the Verizon 5g deals - do not sign up for free; lately they were giving Xbox series s and series x, now i think it is 200 gift card to target(?) and a nintendo switch.